Serif Normal Lirom 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, authoritative, literary, formal, traditional, text readability, classic tone, editorial impact, formal voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, stately.
A robust serif with bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation that reads as distinctly traditional. Curves are generous and rounded, with teardrop/ball terminals appearing in several lowercase forms, while verticals feel firm and steady. Proportions are moderately wide with comfortable counters, and the overall rhythm is classic and text-forward rather than geometric. Numerals and capitals carry a weighty, bookish presence, with clear thick–thin transitions and slightly softened joins that keep the color even in paragraphs.
Well-suited to editorial design, book typography, and magazine or newspaper-style layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. The sturdy presence also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand or packaging applications that benefit from classic credibility and strong contrast.
The font conveys an authoritative, literary tone associated with books, newsprint, and institutional communication. Its strong serifs and high-contrast detailing suggest formality and tradition, while the rounded terminals add a touch of warmth that prevents it from feeling austere.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with a strong, traditional voice—balancing sturdy structure with refined contrast to perform in continuous text while still offering headline-level authority.
In the sample text, the heavier weight produces a dark, confident typographic color, making it especially impactful at larger text sizes and for emphasis. The lowercase shows a lively, oldstyle-like texture, with distinctive terminals and a slightly calligraphic undercurrent that adds character without becoming decorative.